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Mission District
fromSFGATE
3 hours ago

The Lower Haight corner store named Whole Foods

Haight Fillmore Whole Foods Co. symbolizes community resilience and healthy living in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood since 1978.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
3 hours ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
Environment
fromKqed
18 hours ago

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.
Public health
fromKqed
22 hours ago

In 2026, the Bay Area Still Has Lots to Learn from 'Silent Spring' | KQED

MAHA and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. share skepticism of corporate power but diverge on issues like vaccines and pesticide regulation.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
#earth-day
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

North Shattuck Swap n' Shop + Earth Day Pre-Party (Berkeley)

Celebrate Earth Day with community swaps, sidewalk sales, and an after-party in North Berkeley on April 18, 2026.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

North Shattuck Swap n' Shop + Earth Day Pre-Party (Berkeley)

Celebrate Earth Day with community swaps, sidewalk sales, and an after-party in North Berkeley on April 18, 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
San Jose Sharks
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose rolls out the welcome mat at Arena Green - San Jose Spotlight

Arena Green Park in San Jose has undergone significant renovations, making it ready for public use and community events.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow

Beatriz Coca, a retired psychologist, discovered the need for a temporary power pole during her home construction process, highlighting the complexities faced by many rebuilding their homes.
LA real estate
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
1 day ago

"We are on pins and needles every day"

Trump's executive orders threaten federal funding for LGBTQ+ health organizations, creating uncertainty and anxiety for nonprofits serving transgender communities.
San Francisco Giants
fromDefector
3 days ago

The Sacramento Athletics Are A Wind Farm | Defector

The West Sacramento Athletics are the last winless team in baseball, struggling significantly with contact and strikeouts.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
#no-kings
California
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 days ago

Ibis Solar Factory Tour: In-House Carbon Frame Production, Powered by the California Sunshine

Ibis Cycles operates a solar-powered factory in Pajaro, California, producing advanced carbon fiber bike frames in-house, emphasizing efficiency and sustainability.
fromwww.7x7.com
3 days ago

How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Healdsburg Right Now

Healdsburg's wine cred is matched only by its culinary one, with an influx of new energy from big names and cult favorites enhancing the local scene.
Wine
#community
fromSFGATE
4 days ago
Portland food

Hundreds of strangers flock to San Francisco beach to dig a really big hole

fromSFGATE
4 days ago
Portland food

Hundreds of strangers flock to San Francisco beach to dig a really big hole

East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (Spring 2026 Kick-off)

Friday Nights at OMCA offer free admission, live performances, food trucks, and cultural activities every Friday from 5-9 PM.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

No tuition, no grades, no power grid: why are people flocking to a college' in the middle of the desert?

Mars College offers a unique, unstructured creative writing environment in the California desert, emphasizing collaboration and artistic expression without traditional academic constraints.
#protests
US politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Sunday Links: Thousands March at No Kings' Protests Across the Bay Area

Thousands protested in the Bay Area against various issues, including fair elections and the war in Iran, forming a human banner demanding Trump's removal.
Travel
fromThe Bold Italic
1 week ago

The Mendocino Trip Every San Franciscan Should Take

Mendocino offers a unique coastal experience with Victorian homes, redwoods, and wellness-focused accommodations.
Mission District
from48 hills
9 hours ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Outdoor school could avoid closing if it moves to Cupertino - San Jose Spotlight

Walden West Outdoor School may temporarily relocate to Cupertino during renovations, pending agreements and support from local school districts.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Around Berkeley: Sail free on Sunday, Easter egg hunts; 'Freaky Tales' cast at La Pena

Gilman in Berkeley hosts events featuring film and music, including a fundraiser for Freaky Tales and a lecture by photojournalist Ed Kashi.
#golden-gate-fields
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Environmental Group Secures Option to Buy Former East Bay Racetrack, Will Turn It Into Park

The former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track will be transformed into a public park by the Trust for Public Land for $175 million.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Environmental Group Secures Option to Buy Former East Bay Racetrack, Will Turn It Into Park

The former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track will be transformed into a public park by the Trust for Public Land for $175 million.
Silicon Valley
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

This Bay Area City Was Named the Happiest Place in the U.S.-and It Has the Lowest Divorce Rates and Easy Outdoor Access

Fremont, California, is ranked as the happiest city in the U.S. due to high life satisfaction, financial stability, and strong community ties.
SF music
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

San Francisco museum named to prestigious list after just a year in business

The Counterculture Museum celebrates the 1960s and '70s rock era and has gained recognition as one of the world's greatest places.
Public health
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Health warning issued for thousands as toxins flood multiple US states

Over half a million Americans are advised to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality caused by toxic fine particulate matter.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Footage shows nearly 100 cyclists biking against traffic toward I-80

California Highway Patrol and San Francisco Police thwarted nearly 100 reckless bike riders attempting to take over the Bay Bridge, issuing citations and detaining participants.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
5 days ago

San Jose Welcomes Rowan's First California Studio to Santana Row

Rowan at Santana Row offers a safe, stylish ear piercing experience performed by licensed nurses, redefining the process for all ages.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
6 days ago

Spring Into Growth With New Programs and Partnerships - San Francisco Bay Times

Our inaugural session, led by GGBA member and President of KJS Consulting, Kate Sargent, provided valuable, practical guidance on how to leverage LinkedIn to grow your business and professional brand.
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Abandoned piece of history on SF's Haight Street undergoes major transformation

"I hadn't even seen the inside just like you, but I just felt like one person, DJ equipment, had to fit in there somehow. We knew it could be Pandora's box in there."
Mission District
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Read With KQED the Book That Changed How We See Nature | KQED

"no witchcraft, no enemy action had silenced the rebirth of new life in this stricken world. The people had done it themselves." Carson identified human pesticide use as the cause of environmental destruction, establishing personal responsibility for nature's decline and setting the foundation for her revolutionary environmental critique.
Writing
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Next to Joshua Tree National Park, a mining company is staking its claim for rare earth minerals

"This is truly one of the most iconic landscapes in America," said Chance Wilcox, California desert program manager for the National Parks Conservation Assn., as he stood atop a rocky slope within the project footprint.
Environment
Wellness
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

7 Wellness Towns in California for Peaceful Living-With Serene Nature, Farm-to-Table Food, and Scenic Views

California's smaller wellness towns offer health benefits, outdoor access, and peaceful living with diverse landscapes and year-round sunshine outside major cities.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

North Bay neighbors rally to protect 250-year-old oak tree from being cut down by PG&E

"Our message is- we're not looking for a fight, we're looking for time to explore other options," Armer added.
Portland
Mission District
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

How San Francisco is getting cleaner one free beer and taco at a time

Volunteers in San Francisco participate in community cleanups, led by Vincent Yuen, collecting significant amounts of trash and fostering community engagement.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 days ago

UC Berkeley Offers Freshmen 2-Year Housing Guarantee With New Dorms | KQED

UC Berkeley will provide two years of guaranteed housing for incoming freshmen, addressing long-standing accommodation issues on campus.
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

California's National Parks Defied a Trend in 2025

For 2025, there was good news and bad news: overall, these areas were visited 323 million times over the course of the year. That's the good news; the bad news is that this figure was down ever so slightly - specifically, 2.7% - from a record-setting 2024.
Travel
SF music
fromKqed
1 week ago

Getting Mail Without a Permanent Address; Honoring Asian American History Through Jazz; Russian River's Queer Climate Movement | KQED

The U.S. Postal Service General Delivery Unit in San Francisco provides essential mail services for unhoused residents.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Regrowing Altadena's Lush Greenery; Creating Connections Between Music and Memory Loss | KQED

The Eaton Fire was merciless when it came to Altadena's celebrated green spaces, destroying or damaging most of the leafy trees that lined the streets in many neighborhoods. Local advocates are scrambling to restore what was lost and save what's still standing.
Renovation
#home-electrification
East Bay (California)
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Massive "No Kings" Human Banner at Ocean Beach

A peaceful gathering at Ocean Beach on March 28 will create a large human banner for drone photography, emphasizing nonviolent participation.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

Oregonians making music in Hawai'i * Oregon ArtsWatch

"I didn't know that I would have this kind of life when I graduated from conservatory. You take auditions and don't know where you are going to land."
Portland
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Is California's Prettiest State Park-With Redwoods, Blue Water, and an 80-foot Waterfall Flowing into the Ocean

Named after the legendary Big Sur female pioneer and rancher, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park stands out even among the rest of the region's attractions. The park features stands of centuries-old redwood trees and provides a haven for a variety of California wildlife, though it's best known for the 80-foot-high McWay Falls, an impressive cascade that drops directly from a sheer cliff to the sandy beach below.
Travel
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Is your Oakland City Council member showing up? On the podcast

City Hall reporters Eli Wolfe and Natalie Orenstein tracked every Oakland City Council vote in 2025 - all 138 of them at full council meetings, plus 519 more at committee meetings - to find out how your representative is doing the most basic part of the job.
East Bay (California)
Environment
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Locals fought against Calif. hillside work for years - and lost

The Ventura Hills Nature Preserve, spanning 1,645 acres, permanently protects the city's northern hillsides after decades of conflict between residents, developers, and conservation groups.
#indigenous-land-reclamation
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Tribal members to help shape Bay Area open space as historic Juristac lands are reclaimed by deal

The Amah Mutsun tribe successfully reclaimed Juristac, a sacred ancestral landscape near Gilroy, California, after community opposition halted mining plans and the Peninsula Open Space Trust purchased over 6,000 acres.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

How an Ohlone nonprofit quickly became one of the wealthiest Indigenous land trusts in the nation

Sogorea Te' Land Trust is removing 80+ years of asphalt from a Fourth Street parking lot to restore it as an Indigenous-controlled green space honoring Ohlone history and culture.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Tribal members to help shape Bay Area open space as historic Juristac lands are reclaimed by deal

The Amah Mutsun tribe successfully reclaimed Juristac, a sacred ancestral landscape near Gilroy, California, after community opposition halted mining plans and the Peninsula Open Space Trust purchased over 6,000 acres.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

How an Ohlone nonprofit quickly became one of the wealthiest Indigenous land trusts in the nation

Sogorea Te' Land Trust is removing 80+ years of asphalt from a Fourth Street parking lot to restore it as an Indigenous-controlled green space honoring Ohlone history and culture.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

7 Best State Parks in California-From a 'Mini Yosemite' to an Ancient Redwood Forest

California's state parks offer diverse landscapes and experiences rivaling national parks, from desert badlands to pristine coastal beaches.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Unveiling of key art project in Redwood City goes forward

A community piano painted by artist Christine Ong-Dijcks debuts March 11 in Redwood City as part of a public art campaign, while Santa Clara County seeks grand jury applicants for 2026-27 to oversee government accountability.
Renovation
A couple built a custom home on a challenging hillside lot in Silver Lake, requiring extensive foundation work and specialized architectural design to overcome geological constraints.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago

Park district agrees to many Tilden steam train demands but dispute chugs on

Tilden Park's historic steam train, operating since 1952 and attracting 250,000 annual visitors, secured favorable lease terms after the operator threatened to leave due to a seven-year contract dispute.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Redwood forest once owned by the 'King Tut of Hoarders' is added to famed Santa Cruz Mountains state park

A cleaned 153-acre NoraBella property in the Santa Cruz Mountains has been purchased by the state and added to Big Basin Redwoods State Park to support rebuilding.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

A museum dedicated to Oakland's trash

The Trash Falcons, a neighborhood cleanup group, have collected 15.6 tons of trash around Lake Merritt since 2020 and now display 175 catalogued items in a museum exhibition.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Finding Sanctuary: Ranking the most wanted kelp forests

Prioritize restoration and high-resolution monitoring of kelp forests that provide critical ecological, economic, and cultural benefits, as satellite data underestimates declines.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Redwood forest once owned by the King Tut of Hoarders is added to famed Santa Cruz Mountains state park

California added a cleaned 153-acre NoraBella property adjacent to Saddle Mountain to Big Basin Redwoods State Park after a $2.4 million state purchase.
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

From environmental hazard to an act of justice,' this East Bay school is beginning to rebuild

A complete rebuild of Stege Elementary will provide a state-of-the-art campus serving predominantly Black, Latino, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students by fall 2027.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

KB Home opens new wildfire-resilient community in NorCal hills

KB Home opened Stone Canyon, a 24‑lot Cameron Park subdivision meeting IBHS home- and neighborhood-level wildfire resilience standards to protect homes and reduce insurance risk.
San Francisco
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I thrived in San Francisco, but I'm happier living in the California countryside. It feels like a great place to age.

Moved from San Francisco to the Southern California countryside in 2021 for more space, family proximity, the ability to grow food, and a calmer life.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Their houses burned but they'll return, ready to write Altadena's next chapter

Altadena faces uncertain rebuilding after the Eaton fire, threatening its racial, socioeconomic diversity and relative affordability as longtime residents grapple with loss and redevelopment pressures.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Spend an evening learning about oysters at this Alameda brewery

These oysters once existed in the millions here but were decimated by dredging, pollution and shoreline hardening. Now they're on the upswing, thanks to organizations like the Wild Oyster Project, which is working to build a "swimmable, edible Bay using the power of oysters."
East Bay (California)
Arts
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Redwood City art installation depicts cradle of resistance

An installation juxtaposes motherhood and political imprisonment, while a nonprofit has served 10,000 free meals to Bay Area community college students.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area old growth redwood preserve set for expansion

Save the Redwoods League will buy 200 acres for $4 million, expanding the Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve to nearly 1,000 acres.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Oakland must do more to make waterfront attractive

Jack London Square's decline stems from poor management and needs coordinated city-port-community action to restore parking, security, family activities, and local business vitality.
Environment
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
2 months ago

Bay Area old growth redwood preserve set for expansion

Save the Redwoods League will buy 200 acres in northwest Sonoma County for $4 million to expand Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve to nearly 1,000 acres.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Living With Fire: Inside Northern California's First 'Wildfire-Prepared Neighborhood' | KQED

"Fire-hardened homes are the future of the state of California," said El Dorado County Supervisor George Turnboo.
California
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Oakland must do more to make waterfront attractive

Restore Jack London Square by improving parking, security, family-friendly programming, and active management while supporting local businesses and reopening popular restaurants.
Environment
fromKqed
2 months ago

Living With Fire: Inside Northern California's First 'Wildfire-Prepared Neighborhood' | KQED

Developers are building wildfire-prepared, fire-hardened neighborhoods to reduce wildfire risk and improve homeowner access to insurance.
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